Arizona’s first Goldfish Swim School, a learn-to-swim franchise concept, is slated to debut in Scottsdale this June.

Fine dining restaurant, Francine, to open at Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale mall has fashion, food, florals on Fashion A’fare runway, March 6-8

Q&A: Sneaky Big Productions CEO discusses Arizona film, tax credit and impact on economy

As an effort picks up steam to gather signatures seeking an Arizona film tax incentive program --- one proponents believe could provide a $7 billion shot in the arm to public education and …

Scottsdale OKs Chauncey Social’s request to open bar

Municipal officials agree conditions have been met for Chauncey Social’s to open a bar in Scottsdale. On Feb. 4, Scottsdale City Council approved on consent resolution No. 11699, finding …

Citizen referendum seeks Arizona film tax incentive program on November ballot

An effort to bring the major motion picture industry to the desert is afoot through a citizen referendum effort where proponents contend a tax-credit program could provide a $7 billion shot in the …

Covington & Burling lead Scottsdale legal, lobbying pursuit against NextGen flight paths

For an additional two years, Covington & Burling LLP will continue to work as an agent of federal lobbying for Scottsdale City Council as elected leaders look to mitigate impacts created by Sky …

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 and to celebrate this global event, the City of Scottsdale is hosting a youth art contest. Scottsdale students are invited to …

Local author publishes first romance, suspense novel

Author Lisa Heartman recently published her first romantic suspense novel set in the Valley, “High Heels and Handguns.” Book one in a series about a bodyguard named Kate Howard, the …

PV resident Valerie Thompson wants to break speed, gender barriers

Described as the “world’s fastest female motorcycle racer,” Valerie Thompson plans to break new speed records on four wheels with dual-engine Treit and Davenport Streamliner in Australia.

Youth Scottsdale filmmaker pictures life of travel, cinematography

Sixteen-year-old Trent Josiah Huizar is unlike many youths his age as he captures stories about people worldwide while uniting with them through language.

Dine With Your Dog raises more than $168,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital

The annual Dine With Your Dog brunch on Feb. 8 was a resounding success for Valley pups and their companions, raising $131,000 plus an additional donation by a generous donor raised the total to more …

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Phoenix Suns selling packages of reimagined Talking Stick Resort Arena

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns revealed renderings and details of the planned transformation of Talking Stick Resort Arena during an event at the Phoenix Convention Center.  Suns Managing …

Discount Tire, TGen partner for health screenings

Discount Tire and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) recently announced phase II of a genetic-based screening pilot wellness trial for five of the most common types of cancer: breast, colorectal, melanoma, pancreas and prostate.

OneAZ Credit Union announces retirement of president, CEO Dave Doss

OneAZ Credit Union’s Board of Directors announced that President and CEO Dave Doss, a north Scottsdale resident, recently retired. Since joining OneAZ in early 2005, Mr. Doss led the credit …

French Designer Jeweler debuts ring invitational March-April

French Designer Jeweler, 7148 E. Main St. in the Scottsdale Arts District, announces The Ring Invitational taking place from Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, April 5.

AZBIZCON to hold free small business expo in March

The Arizona Small Business Association will present its free AZBizCon Expo and Education, 1-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at Venue8600, 8600 E. Anderson Drive in Scottsdale.

Ryan Anderson joins Plexus Worldwide as chief sales officer

Plexus Worldwide announces the addition of Ryan Anderson to its executive leadership team as its chief sales officer, overseeing all global sales strategy and initiatives.

Meet the Chef: Ingredients shine at OEB Breakfast Co. under Mauro Martina tutelage

Scottsdale chef Mauro Martina uses his childhood experience of experiencing fresh foods in southern Italy into his work at OEB Breakfast Co.

Independent Newsmedia presents March 3 Scottsdale Senior Expo at The J

The Scottsdale Senior Expo is set to make its return Tuesday, March 3 with a bevy of opportunities for adults 55 years or better to interact with vendors and walk away with plenty of goodies. This …

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